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ZAPATILLAS [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-07-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- athletic wear
1, record 1, English, athletic%20wear
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- athletic clothing 2, record 1, English, athletic%20clothing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vêtements d'athlétisme
1, record 1, French, v%C3%AAtements%20d%27athl%C3%A9tisme
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ropa de deporte e informal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ropa atlética
1, record 1, Spanish, ropa%20atl%C3%A9tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ropa atlética adecuada puede marcar la diferencia entre un entrenamiento excelente y una hora perdida. Por ejemplo, las medias de poliéster pueden ayudar a evitar ampollas. Las zapatillas altas ayudan a proteger los tobillos débiles. Un equipo transpirable te ayuda a mantenerte abrigado en el invierno y fresco en el verano. Cuanto más entrenes, más importante es que tengas el tipo de ropa adecuada. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ropa%20atl%C3%A9tica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Footwear (Clothing)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sneaker
1, record 2, English, sneaker
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light shoe with a cloth or soft leather upper and pliable rubber sole, used for sports like tennis, badminton, etc. or for general casual wear. 2, record 2, English, - sneaker
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sneaker: designation usually used in the plural. 3, record 2, English, - sneaker
Record 2, Key term(s)
- sneakers
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Chaussures (Vêtements)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chaussure de gymnastique
1, record 2, French, chaussure%20de%20gymnastique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] chaussure de gymnastique pour femmes magnifiquement dessinée qui allie une tige de toile hyper-légère et une semelle intérieure ultra-confortable [...] 2, record 2, French, - chaussure%20de%20gymnastique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La chaussure de gymnastique faite de toile est destinée à l'entraînement de coureurs [...] 3, record 2, French, - chaussure%20de%20gymnastique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Calzado
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatilla de deporte
1, record 2, Spanish, zapatilla%20de%20deporte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- zapatilla deportiva 2, record 2, Spanish, zapatilla%20deportiva
correct, feminine noun
- deportiva 2, record 2, Spanish, deportiva
correct, feminine noun, Spain
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Calzado hecho generalmente con piel o lona y suela de goma, que se ata con cordones o se sujeta con velcro, y se usa para practicar algunos deportes. 1, record 2, Spanish, - zapatilla%20de%20deporte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zapatilla de deporte; zapatilla deportiva; deportiva: denominaciones utilizadas generalmente en plural. 3, record 2, Spanish, - zapatilla%20de%20deporte
Record 2, Key term(s)
- zapatillas de deporte
- zapatillas deportivas
- deportivas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rock shoe
1, record 3, English, rock%20shoe
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- climbing shoe 2, record 3, English, climbing%20shoe
correct
- rock climbing boot 3, record 3, English, rock%20climbing%20boot
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Type of shoes used by rock climbers to] easily walk up rock that otherwise be impassable [or] walk in places that are otherwise inaccessible. 3, record 3, English, - rock%20shoe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A good general purpose rock shoe must possess a number of qualities. Among these are sturdy construction, sticky rubber [sole], sensitivity, comfort, snug fit and a few other performance affecting details. However, all things being equal, fit comprises the single most important determinant to performance. 4, record 3, English, - rock%20shoe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
1990 Climbing Shoe Review. ... there are 30 models of shoes this year ... We have pocket shoes, edging boots, slippers, all-purpose shoes, high-tops, low tops, ... 2, record 3, English, - rock%20shoe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three basic types of rock climbing boots on the market: high-tops, low tops, and slippers. ... the term "rock climbing boot" is generic and includes all three types. 3, record 3, English, - rock%20shoe
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chausson d'escalade
1, record 3, French, chausson%20d%27escalade
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chaussure d'escalade 2, record 3, French, chaussure%20d%27escalade
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaussure souple [...] à semelle de corde ou de caoutchouc spécialement traité pour donner le maximum d'adhérence, destinée à la pratique de l'escalade en rocher (dite aussi varappe). 3, record 3, French, - chausson%20d%27escalade
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chaussons d'escalade. [...] c'est l'outil principal du grimpeur, c'est avec lui que les critères de précision de grattonnage et d'adhérence prennent véritablement leurs valeurs. 4, record 3, French, - chausson%20d%27escalade
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une sélection de chaussons d'escalade pour toutes les pratiques, du débutant au grimpeur de pointe. 5, record 3, French, - chausson%20d%27escalade
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de montaña
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapato de escalada
1, record 3, Spanish, zapato%20de%20escalada
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- zapatilla de escalada 2, record 3, Spanish, zapatilla%20de%20escalada
correct, feminine noun
- pie de gato 1, record 3, Spanish, pie%20de%20gato
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los pies de gato son las zapatillas que utilizan los escaladores y se llaman así porque son muy ligeras, flexibles y adherentes gracias a que incorporan en la suela, bandas laterales y frontal una goma especial [...] 1, record 3, Spanish, - zapato%20de%20escalada
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Footwear (Clothing)
- Handball
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- handball shoes
1, record 4, English, handball%20shoes
correct, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures (Vêtements)
- Handball
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chaussures de handball
1, record 4, French, chaussures%20de%20handball
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- chaussures de hand-ball 2, record 4, French, chaussures%20de%20hand%2Dball
feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
handball : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 4, French, - chaussures%20de%20handball
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Calzado
- Balonmano
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatillas de balonmano
1, record 4, Spanish, zapatillas%20de%20balonmano
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-09-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fencing shoes
1, record 5, English, fencing%20shoes
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities/equipment. 2, record 5, English, - fencing%20shoes
Record 5, Key term(s)
- fencing shoe
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chaussures d'escrime
1, record 5, French, chaussures%20d%27escrime
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 2, record 5, French, - chaussures%20d%27escrime
Record 5, Key term(s)
- chaussure d'escrime
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatillas de esgrima
1, record 5, Spanish, zapatillas%20de%20esgrima
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-09-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Footwear (Clothing)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Racquet Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tennis shoes
1, record 6, English, tennis%20shoes
correct, see observation, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- tennis sneakers 2, record 6, English, tennis%20sneakers
correct, see observation, plural
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The number and variety of tennis shoes available today can turn finding the right model into a intimidating challenge. 3, record 6, English, - tennis%20shoes
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Many tennis e nthusiasts make the following distinction: they put on "tennis shoes" to play serious tennis and wear "tennis sneakers" for all other activities whether sports-related or not. "Tennis footwear" is a collective term that requires the singular verb. 2, record 6, English, - tennis%20shoes
Record 6, Key term(s)
- tennis footwear
- runnings shoes
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures (Vêtements)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports de raquette
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- souliers de tennis
1, record 6, French, souliers%20de%20tennis
correct, masculine noun, plural, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- tennis 2, record 6, French, tennis
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
- chaussures de tennis 3, record 6, French, chaussures%20de%20tennis
correct, feminine noun, plural
- espadrilles 4, record 6, French, espadrilles
avoid, feminine noun, plural
- running shoes 4, record 6, French, running%20shoes
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun, plural
- chouclaques 4, record 6, French, chouclaques
avoid, barbarism, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaussures basses, à semelle de caoutchouc souple et adhérente. 5, record 6, French, - souliers%20de%20tennis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tenue. Les joueurs portent des chaussures de tennis; les hommes portent shorts et maillots, et les femmes, shorts ou jupettes et maillots. 6, record 6, French, - souliers%20de%20tennis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'est créé au cours des années 1980 une distinction entre les chaussures de compétition, très techniques et chères, et les «tennis» que l'on peut porter tous les jours, moins élaborées et donc plus abordables. Les premières ont fait l'objet de recherches approfondies. 7, record 6, French, - souliers%20de%20tennis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «tennis» peut prendre ou le genre masculin, ou le genre féminin lorsque l'on fait allusion à la chaussure. 8, record 6, French, - souliers%20de%20tennis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme «espadrille» désigne un soulier de toile à semelle en cordage tressé et non un soulier de tennis. 8, record 6, French, - souliers%20de%20tennis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Le barbarisme «chouclaques» et l'anglicisme «running shoes» sont des formes fautives. 8, record 6, French, - souliers%20de%20tennis
Record 6, Key term(s)
- shoe-claques
- shouclaques
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Calzado
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatos de tenis
1, record 6, Spanish, zapatos%20de%20tenis
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- tenis 2, record 6, Spanish, tenis
correct, masculine noun, plural
- zapatillas de tenis 3, record 6, Spanish, zapatillas%20de%20tenis
correct, feminine noun, plural
- zapatillas 4, record 6, Spanish, zapatillas
correct, feminine noun, plural
- calzado para tenis 5, record 6, Spanish, calzado%20para%20tenis
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Calzado de tipo deportivo. 2, record 6, Spanish, - zapatos%20de%20tenis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las zapatillas deben ser elásticas y ligeras, ya que a lo largo de un juego de tenis, un partido o simplemente un peloteo largo, se corren muchos metros, con continuas arrancadas y frenadas. 4, record 6, Spanish, - zapatos%20de%20tenis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
zapatillas cerradas,(in) cómodas. 6, record 6, Spanish, - zapatos%20de%20tenis
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-02-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cycling shoes
1, record 7, English, cycling%20shoes
correct, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Key term(s)
- shoe
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chaussures de cyclisme
1, record 7, French, chaussures%20de%20cyclisme
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- chaussures cyclistes 2, record 7, French, chaussures%20cyclistes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- chaussure de cyclisme
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatillas de ciclismo
1, record 7, Spanish, zapatillas%20de%20ciclismo
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- zapatillas de ciclista 2, record 7, Spanish, zapatillas%20de%20ciclista
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7, Key term(s)
- calzado
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-05-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- rowing shoe
1, record 8, English, rowing%20shoe
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities and equipment. 2, record 8, English, - rowing%20shoe
Record 8, Key term(s)
- rowing shoes
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chaussure d'aviron
1, record 8, French, chaussure%20d%27aviron
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 8, French, - chaussure%20d%27aviron
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatilla de remo
1, record 8, Spanish, zapatilla%20de%20remo
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8, Key term(s)
- zapatillas de remo
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-02-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Fencing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- heelless fencing shoes
1, record 9, English, heelless%20fencing%20shoes
correct, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Escrime
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chaussures d'escrime sans talon
1, record 9, French, chaussures%20d%27escrime%20sans%20talon
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esgrima
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatillas de esgrima sin taco
1, record 9, Spanish, zapatillas%20de%20esgrima%20sin%20taco
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-10-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Track and Field
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- track shoes
1, record 10, English, track%20shoes
correct, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heelless leather shoe having steel spikes on the sole to give traction to a runner. 2, record 10, English, - track%20shoes
Record 10, Key term(s)
- track shoe
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Athlétisme
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- chaussures de piste
1, record 10, French, chaussures%20de%20piste
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chaussures de piste telles que les pointes sont utilisées pour la plupart des compétitions sur piste. 1, record 10, French, - chaussures%20de%20piste
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chaussures de piste : terme employé par le Centre national du sport et de la récréation. 2, record 10, French, - chaussures%20de%20piste
Record 10, Key term(s)
- chaussure de piste
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Calzado y zapatería
- Ropa de deporte e informal
- Atletismo
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- zapatillas
1, record 10, Spanish, zapatillas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10, Key term(s)
- zapatilla
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